IF given that DAS allowed, one deck (nt)
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Splitting a pair of nines isn't my idea of composition-dependent BS. No one would consider 9-9 an 18. It belongs to the group of BS decisions we consider to be "the pair splits." To me, this isn't the same as c-d BS, where, when I have a 12, I worry about which cards I have in my hand. I hope you see the difference.
In any event, I'll go out on a limb and say the following: if you read it on Mike Shackleford's brilliant thewizardofodds.com site, it is correct. And, the fact that he agrees with Griffin cements the deal. Others who disagree? Too bad for them!
Don
For an increase in EV of .001, we are going to throw twice as much money out on the table?
I think not.
Note that I am not disputing the numbers, and certainly not arguing with Griffin, but I question the wisdom.
This looks to me like a classic example of what "risk-averse" strategy is all about!
Since the decision we are discussing is stand vs split, we are obviously talking about a pair of 9's, and not just any 18.
Just how many different compositions can a pair of 9's have? :-)
Guess I am forced to agree with you, if when you have 6-6 you make a pair-splittin' decision before making a basic strategy decision. For instance, 6-6 vs. 2 or 7. Right, DS?
I think I have that right. The good thing for a counter is to have an index number and avoid confusing himself. I think.
Arrogant me.I thought I knew it all.
I guess it was obvious to everyone but me that all pair-split decisions are composition dependent by definition.
you should split, except if you can split only once. DAS makes no difference in the decision.
Shackleford disagrees with Griffin according to the above posts about Griffin's book. The SD, H17 BS chart on Shackleford's site (www.thewizardofodds.com) indicates that you should always split 9's vs. Ace, whereas Griffin says you should only do it if DAS is allowed. So, if the above posts about Griffin are correct, Ken Smith (www.blackjackinfo.com) is the one who agrees with Griffin. I've also found another site (www.bjmath.com) that agrees with Smith and Griffin in saying that you should only split if DAS is allowed.
